Raymond E. Elliott's Obituary
CHAMPAIGN, IL - Raymond Edward Elliott, age 79, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016 while at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Charleston, IL following a very long and courageous fight to live. Ray was born on October 20, 1937 in Mattoon, IL to the late George and Irene (Wallace) Elliott. He married Mary Marie Hart on July 30, 1955. He leaves his wife Mary of Champaign and his three children, Kevin (Sandra Ahten) Elliott of Urbana, IL, Jody (Jeff) Horn of Charleston, IL and Erin Elliott of Madison, WI. He has two grandchildren, Cordy Horn of Goodyear, AZ and Delaney Horn of Charleston and one step-grandchild, Kyle Ahten of Urbana and his son Eli Ahten. He also leaves two sisters, Betty (Richard) Eastin of Sun City, AZ and Patty Croger of Greenville, KY. He was predeceased by one sister, Jewel Beasley. Ray loved his family and was so proud of his children and their accomplishments. At the end, he reached his hands to his son, held his daughters' hands and touched Mary's face. He will be missed so terribly. Ray worked at Blaw-Knox Construction Equipment for 42 years. He began his long love affair with big yellow pavers at the age of 18, painting, sweeping floors and other tasks getting the building ready for operation. He worked his way up the ladder to retire as Director of North American Sales. Ray traveled the world for Blaw-Knox, going to countries and with many difficulties, finding and starting new foreign dealerships. He was very successful as the pavers are now all over the world. As Ray wished, there will be no visitation or services. Ray's family would be grateful if memorial donations in his honor be directed to the Eastern Illinois Area Food Bank. They may be mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, who is assisting the family with arrangements, at 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL 61920.
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